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Institute of Technical Education
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  6. Design your Dream Home
Engineering

Design your Dream Home

More information on the module on engineering concepts in architectural and interior design.

Bring your dream home to life

In this course, you will explore engineering concepts in architectural and interior design. You will learn how to read and understand design drawings and use design and 3D modelling software to create your own 2D and 3D designs. This hands-on experience will help you design layouts and furniture for homes and commercial spaces.

Step into the world of design

With the skills gained in this course, you will be ready to pursue exciting opportunities in design. You can further your studies with courses like Higher Nitec in Civil & Structural Engineering Design or Higher Nitec in Integrated Mechanical & Electrical Design. Start your journey to becoming a creative designer and make your dream home a reality.

Learning outcomes

Master the art of 2D and 3D design

By the end of this module, you will be skilled in using different 2D drawing techniques and styles. You will learn to identify and understand standard abbreviations and symbols used in architectural and interior design. This knowledge will help you communicate your design ideas clearly and effectively.

Create stunning 3D models

You will explore the exciting concept of 3D modelling and apply it to your designs. With these skills, you will be able to create 3D models and designs for apartment layouts. This hands-on experience will prepare you for a future in the world of architecture and interior design.

Module outline

More information on the module outline

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Module outline

1

Basic Drawing Techniques and Styles

  • Apply the techniques of visualising drawing objects into basic shapes.

  • Sketch simple outlines of various geometrical shapes.

  • Illustrate the views obtained by different views and plans

  • State the basic principles to be observed when making accurate dimensions.

2

Standard Abbreviation and Conventional Representations Used for Common Drawing Applications In Architectural and Interior Design

  • List the standard abbreviation and conventional representations commonly used in architectural and interior design.

  • Explain the general rules of creating dimensions and annotations to drawings.

  • Explain the importance of creating dimensions and annotations to drawings.

3

Basic Concepts of 3D Models

  • Navigate and display 3D models.

  • Describe the way of creating models from 2D profiles.

4

Commands for Drawing and Editing 3D Models

  • Explain the user interface of the CAD software

  • Identify basic sketching tools and commands.

5

Rendering and Generating Multiple Views of 3D Models

  • Outline the steps to configure render for different displays.

  • Outline the steps to generate multiple views of 3D models.

6

Create 3D Models

  • Identify the different features and function of editing 3D model

  • Extract 3D model from the system library.

  • Produce 3D model from the given layout drawing.

  • Loading and saving the 3D file in the correct format.

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